Stories to inspire

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Max's Story

Infusions have been a game-changer for Max, 12, to treat his Crohn’s disease. As a result, he hasn’t had a flare-up in more than a year.

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Breakthrough Treatment for Airway Tumors Gives Hannah Her Voice

Thanks to an experimental airway tumor treatment she received at CHOP, Hannah can talk now with her friends — really talk — because all the tumors are gone.

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Selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery for cerebral palsy: Laurel's story

When spasticity from cerebral palsy made it difficult for Laurel to move, her family turned to CHOP for a life-changing surgical procedure.

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Seizures, Cerebral Palsy & Congenital Hydrocephalus: Evan's Story

This holiday season is extra special to Evan's mom: her 7-year-old survived a life-threatening medical emergency and is now home with his family.

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Cystic Fibrosis & Reflux: Chad’s Story

Thanks to the team at the Cystic Fibrosis Center, 10-year-old Chad is spending less time in the hospital – and more time doing what he loves.

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Double Inlet Left Ventricle and Interrupted Aortic Arch: Hailee's Story

After staged reconstructive heart surgery as a baby, doctors discovered Hailee's heart was beating too slowly and implanted a pacemaker to steady the rhythm.

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Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alivya’s Story

Alivya traveled to CHOP from her home in Indiana to receive treatment for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. Today, she’s home — and smiling.

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Nephrotic Syndrome: Denim’s Story

After being treated for nephrotic syndrome, Denim has turned the challenges of managing a chronic kidney disease into an opportunity to help others.

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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Heart Transplant: Hudson's Story

Born with heart disease and later developing heart failure, Hudson needed a heart transplant. Today, the 5-year-old is running circles around his parents.

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Giant Cell Myocarditis: Jackson’s Story

Two years ago, Jackson was on life support after being diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart disorder. Now 15, he’s an active teen looking forward to the future.

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